Russell Sandberg
@sandbergrlaw.bsky.social
Professor of Law at Cardiff University, Wales, UK. Writes on Legal History & Law and Religion with focus on marriage law and education law reform.
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I’m a Professor of Law at Cardiff University where I research in the field of Law and Humanities, with particular reference to Law and Religion and Legal History.
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I’m a Professor of Law at Cardiff University where I research in the field of Law and Humanities, with particular reference to Law and Religion and Legal History.
profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/sandbe...
A fascinating read on the recent Supreme Court decision on RE in Northern Ireland, particularly the political dimension. It is convincing and realistic in terms of the proposed next steps. A must read!
A very interesting read, and I'm impressed that you put it together so quickly after the judgment! Here is my piece, with slightly more emphasis on political and media dimensions in addition to a legal analysis. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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The Supreme Court judgment on religious teaching in NI – an analysis and an appeal…
Jack Russell is a parent, primary school governor, and member of the core team at Parents for Inclusive Education NI, a grass-roots organisation that advocates for the rights of all children and paren...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A fascinating read on the recent Supreme Court decision on RE in Northern Ireland, particularly the political dimension. It is convincing and realistic in terms of the proposed next steps. A must read!
This week’s Supreme Court decision means that we need to rethink religious education and worship in schools in all nations of the UK. The main takeaway of the judgment is that it underlines how parental opt outs will not excuse indoctrination: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
Religious Education in Northern Ireland: the Supreme Court decision and its impact | Law & Religion UK
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November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This week’s Supreme Court decision means that we need to rethink religious education and worship in schools in all nations of the UK. The main takeaway of the judgment is that it underlines how parental opt outs will not excuse indoctrination: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
Yesterday the Uk Supreme Court held that religious education in a school in Northern Ireland breached human rights laws: my new blog post explores what yesterday’s judgment actually says and means - lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
Religious Education in Northern Ireland: the Supreme Court decision and its impact | Law & Religion UK
lawandreligionuk.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Yesterday the Uk Supreme Court held that religious education in a school in Northern Ireland breached human rights laws: my new blog post explores what yesterday’s judgment actually says and means - lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
My new blog post on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that held that religious education and collective worship provided in a school in Northern Ireland are contrary to human rights laws: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
My new blog post on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that held that religious education and collective worship provided in a school in Northern Ireland are contrary to human rights laws: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
UK Supreme Court holds that religious education and collective worship provided in a school in Northern Ireland are contrary to human rights laws. Lots to unpack here.
Full judgment: supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc...
Full judgment: supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc...
supremecourt.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
UK Supreme Court holds that religious education and collective worship provided in a school in Northern Ireland are contrary to human rights laws. Lots to unpack here.
Full judgment: supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc...
Full judgment: supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc...
A review of my latest book, Rethinking Law and Religion, has appeared in Revue du Droit des Religions. Written by Françoise Curtit, the review is in French but there’s a translation available via my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/r...
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A review of my latest book, Rethinking Law and Religion, has appeared in Revue du Droit des Religions. Written by Françoise Curtit, the review is in French but there’s a translation available via my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/r...
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A 90-minute edit of 'The Sea Devils' will transmit on BBC iPlayer from 6am and BBC Four at 7pm on December 7.
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A 90-minute edit of 'The Sea Devils' will transmit on BBC iPlayer from 6am and BBC Four at 7pm on December 7.
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The BBC will launch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025.
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The War Between the Land and the Sea: UK December premiere date
The BBC will launch The War Between the Land and the Sea on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025.
cultbox.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The BBC will launch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025.
cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...
cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...
New blog post - Government Confirms Cohabitation Reform in addition to Marriage Law Reform
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November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
New blog post - Government Confirms Cohabitation Reform in addition to Marriage Law Reform
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I am delighted to have guested on two celebrant podcasts recently talking about wedding law reform. Links to the episodes are available on my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/c...
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I am delighted to have guested on two celebrant podcasts recently talking about wedding law reform. Links to the episodes are available on my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/c...
New Blog Post on England’s Curriculum Review: Law to be Taught in Primary Schools and Towards a National Curriculum in Religious Education
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England’s Curriculum Review: Law to be Taught in Primary Schools and Towards a National Curriculum in Religious Education
The Final Report of England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review has now been published and two aspects in particular caught my eye: Law in Primary Schools The Review notes that ‘Citizenship is a sta…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
New Blog Post on England’s Curriculum Review: Law to be Taught in Primary Schools and Towards a National Curriculum in Religious Education
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An explicit prohibition on the promotion of creationism in Welsh schools is much needed, as demonstrated by the campaign of evangelism we helped expose at Llanidloes High School.
We’ve urged a Senedd committee looking at education reforms to back a ban.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
We’ve urged a Senedd committee looking at education reforms to back a ban.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Protect pupils from creationism, NSS urges Welsh committee
Consultation on education reforms opportunity to introduce specific protections against evangelism, NSS tells Senedd committee Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
An explicit prohibition on the promotion of creationism in Welsh schools is much needed, as demonstrated by the campaign of evangelism we helped expose at Llanidloes High School.
We’ve urged a Senedd committee looking at education reforms to back a ban.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
We’ve urged a Senedd committee looking at education reforms to back a ban.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...
New blog post: on why today’s House of Lords debate on Religious Education suggests that not even the Government understands the law on Religious Education - and why that underscores the need for reform
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October 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New blog post: on why today’s House of Lords debate on Religious Education suggests that not even the Government understands the law on Religious Education - and why that underscores the need for reform
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Another reminder about the folly of using AI for legal research - it just makes stuff up!
Two federal judges admitted that their offices used artificial intelligence to draft factually inaccurate court documents that included fake quotes and fictional litigants, prompting a call for new regulations on AI use in federal courts.
Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names
The head of the Senate Judiciary Committee blasted the two federal judges for the erroneous filings and called for new regulations on AI use in federal courts.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Another reminder about the folly of using AI for legal research - it just makes stuff up!
If this is as good as the debut novel by @chrischibnall.bsky.social then it will be an absolute treat!
October 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If this is as good as the debut novel by @chrischibnall.bsky.social then it will be an absolute treat!
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
Two books have recently been published that include chapters by me. For details, see my website:
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October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Two books have recently been published that include chapters by me. For details, see my website:
sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/t...
sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/t...
As one of the editors of the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Doctor Who, I’m delighted that we don’t have to talk about #DoctorWho in the past tense!
🚨 BREAKING - NEW #DoctorWho Christmas Special in 2026!
🔥 Disney+ have confirmed they will NOT BE partnering on the next season.
🔷 BBC remain "Fully commited"
🎄 Russell T Davies has written the 2026 Xmas Special
🐟 "The War Between the Land and the Sea" is coming later this year
🔥 Disney+ have confirmed they will NOT BE partnering on the next season.
🔷 BBC remain "Fully commited"
🎄 Russell T Davies has written the 2026 Xmas Special
🐟 "The War Between the Land and the Sea" is coming later this year
October 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As one of the editors of the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Doctor Who, I’m delighted that we don’t have to talk about #DoctorWho in the past tense!
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Concerning that the no. of unregistered & illegal schools continues to grow, more than a decade after @humanists.uk 1st raised the alarm. Reaffirms importance of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill which, if passed, will give Ofsted stronger powers to inspect & close these harmful institutions.
Surge in illegal schools investigations shows urgent need for legislation
Newly released Ofsted figures reveal that the number of suspected illegal schools investigated reached a record high in the last year. The watchdog’s Unregistered Schools Team – established in 2016 fo...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Concerning that the no. of unregistered & illegal schools continues to grow, more than a decade after @humanists.uk 1st raised the alarm. Reaffirms importance of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill which, if passed, will give Ofsted stronger powers to inspect & close these harmful institutions.
New blog post on what a letter from the Ministry of Justice reveals about the upcoming consultation on marriage law reform and that legally recognising independent celebrants ceremonies will be considered:
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Wedding Law Reform Consultation will Consider Role of Independent Celebrants
The Ministry of Justice has now sent a letter to the Law Commission as the formal response to the Commission’s 2022 report on reforming wedding law. Much of the letter repeats what was revealed in …
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October 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
New blog post on what a letter from the Ministry of Justice reveals about the upcoming consultation on marriage law reform and that legally recognising independent celebrants ceremonies will be considered:
sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/w...
sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/w...
I am thrilled to sign a contract with @hartpublishing to author a book provisionally titled ‘The Life and Works of Glanville Williams: Writing the Law’.
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I am thrilled to sign a contract with @hartpublishing to author a book provisionally titled ‘The Life and Works of Glanville Williams: Writing the Law’.
Extremely concerning report about Christian nationalism in Wales ⬇️
Reform councillor Francesca O’Brien chaired a meeting at which a Welsh far-right hate group spread ‘untrue’ claims about religious education, a Swansea primary school has claimed. The meeting centred on entirely unsubstantiated allegations that pupils had been forced to recite Islamic prayers.
October 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Extremely concerning report about Christian nationalism in Wales ⬇️
Delighted to receive my copies of the latest books in our Anthem Studies in Law Reform book series.
See: anthempress.com/anthem-studi...
See: anthempress.com/anthem-studi...
October 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Delighted to receive my copies of the latest books in our Anthem Studies in Law Reform book series.
See: anthempress.com/anthem-studi...
See: anthempress.com/anthem-studi...
Delighted to be quoted in this article on Hitched about the proposed wedding law reforms:
www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-plan...
www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-plan...
October 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Delighted to be quoted in this article on Hitched about the proposed wedding law reforms:
www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-plan...
www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-plan...
Could you get into legal trouble for having this mug on your desk at work?
Find out more in my latest blog post:
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Find out more in my latest blog post:
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Litigation of the Daleks
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has hit the news since one of the matters raised was a Dalek mug. This post delves beyond the headlines to consider what was said in the decision and to explor…
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October 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Could you get into legal trouble for having this mug on your desk at work?
Find out more in my latest blog post:
sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/l...
Find out more in my latest blog post:
sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/l...